Episode 69: The Unfair Episode: Employee Discounts with Alex

04/14/21 • 119 min

Alex of St. Evens drops by the pod to talk about employee discounts (something Amanda has been wanting to cover FOREVER), how businesses actually rely on the employees to be customers in order to meet sales goals, and how that discount isn’t really that great of a deal. We’ll also just be talking about how generally difficult retail work is and also some of the egregious waste that takes place within most retail stores.

And before that, Amanda breaks down another key pillar of capitalism: competition! This conversation meanders (with purpose) from monopolies to utilities to social media to Walmart and on to the company store. It all makes sense when you hear it together!

Check out Alex's recurring column Vintage Detective. And visit her website, wearstevens.com!

Don't forget about your new hot Friday night date: our weekly IG Live Q+A session at 8 pm Eastern Time. What will Amanda wear? Which cat will scratch the chair? What is Brenda doing? There's only one way to find out...find us on instagram @clotheshorsepodcast. This Friday, Amanda will be doing an extra special IG Live with Samie of Dylan Paige. So check it out!!!

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Selina Sanders, a social impact brand that specializes in up-cycled clothing, using only reclaimed, vintage or thrifted materials: from tea towels, linens, blankets and quilts. Sustainably crafted in Los Angeles, each piece is designed to last in one's closet for generations to come. Maximum Style; Minimal Carbon Footprint

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Shift Clothing, out of beautiful Astoria, Oregon, with a focus on natural fibers, simple hardworking designs, and putting fat people first. Discover more at shiftwheeler.com
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Check out Alex's recurring column Vintage Detective. And visit her website, wearstevens.com!

Want to support Clotheshorse *and* receive exclusive episodes, a weekly newsletter, and some swag? Then become a patron!
You can also make a one-time donation via Venmo to @crystal_visions

Clotheshorse.world has arrived! But it’s not too late to get involved. we will need new content constantly so don’t worry about being late to the party! Learn more here.

Do you have some feedback? An episode idea? Do YOU want to be a guest on Clotheshorse? Drop us a line at [email protected].

Don’t forget The Clotheshorse Hotline! The phone number is 717.925.7417. Call us!

If you want to meet other Clotheshorse listeners, join the Clotheshorsing Around facebook group.

And don't forget to check out The Department!

Clotheshorse is brought to you with support from the following sustainable brands:

Salt Hats: purveyors of truly sustainable hats. Hand blocked, sewn and embellished in Detroit, Michigan.

Picnicwear: a slow fashion brand made by hand in NYC from vintage and deadstock textiles. Picnicwear strives for minimal waste but maximum authenticity; Future Vintage over future garbage!

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Episode 68: Rub Tests, Plastic Furniture, and Pee in the Ocean: Home Textiles with Jenna (part II)

Jenna of Shop Jennron is back for the second half of our conversation. We will be talking about the usual things that come up around here: faux leather, capitalism, and changing the world....you know, the usual...but you’ll also learn about rub tests. Yes, that’s a real thing! Don't forget to check out Shop Jennron!

We also have an anonymous message from a listener who lives in a socialist country. So she’s going to tell us about her experiences there, specifically with healthcare and education. And Amanda gives a lesson in supply and demand (and how fast fashion mucked it all up).

Don't forget about your new hot Friday night date: our weekly IG Live Q+A session at 8 pm Eastern Time. What will Amanda wear? Will Ray scratch the chair? What is Brenda doing? There's only one way to find out...find us on instagram @clotheshorsepodcast.

Want to support Clotheshorse *and* receive exclusive episodes, a weekly newsletter, and some swag? Then become a patron!
You can also make a one-time donation via Venmo to @crystal_visions

Clotheshorse.world has arrived! But it’s not too late to get involved. we will need new content constantly so don’t worry about being late to the party! Learn more here.

Do you have some feedback? An episode idea? Do YOU want to be a guest on Clotheshorse? Drop us a line at [email protected].

Don’t forget The Clotheshorse Hotline! The phone number is 717.925.7417. Call us!

If you want to meet other Clotheshorse listeners, join the Clotheshorsing Around facebook group.

And don't forget to check out The Department!

Clotheshorse is brought to you with support from the following sustainable brands:

Salt Hats: purveyors of truly sustainable hats. Hand blocked, sewn and embellished in Detroit, Michigan.

Picnicwear: a slow fashion brand made by hand in NYC from vintage and deadstock textiles. Picnicwear strives for minimal waste but maximum authenticity; Future Vintage over future garbage!

Vino Vintage, based just outside of LA. We love the hunt of shopping secondhand because you never know what you might find! And catch us at flea markets around Southern California by following us on instagram @vino.vintage so you don’t miss our next event!

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Super Timely Bonus Episode: The Department Breaks Down the Cult of #girlboss (Part 1 The Rise)

Today rather than a new episode of Clotheshorse, Amanda wanted to share one of her favorite episodes of her other podcast The Department. This is part one of two about #girlboss, the commodification of feminism as a marketing story, and the nefarious beast and capitalist rebrand that is #hustle culture. And oh yeah, there's actually a bonus third episode. Check them out!!! They are a great tie-in to both everything we’ve been talking about here during #CapitalismMonth and May’s theme of Labor. So please give it a listen. And if you like it, please listen to the second half. Maybe it will inspire you to call in with your story for #LaborMonth!